Category Archives: Economy

"The Economy of the Past Is Over.” But What Comes Next?

Posted on August 20, 2014 by matt ohern

So, Virginia faces a $2.4 billion projected budget shortfall, which Governor Terry McAuliffe blames largely on defense funding cuts mandated by sequestration. Surprise, surprise. We’ve seen this train wreck coming for years. Some have seen it more clearly and shouted … Continue reading →

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The Export Import Bank Benefits All Americans

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Gordon O. F. Johnson

When high-spending politicians are plunging our children deeper and deeper into debt and when government regulations and taxes are strangling our businesses, driving them overseas, why are so many good conservatives wasting time and resources circling the Export-Import Bank like … Continue reading →

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Job Market Remains Sluggish

Posted on July 24, 2014 by matt ohern

The national labor market continues to slowly improve, but so many people with work experience are still seeking jobs. This is making it another tough summer for high school and college students who want to work as well as new … Continue reading →

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Cancel The Ex-Im Bank This Year

Posted on July 10, 2014 by matt ohern

(George Allen wrote a column run by the Jefferson Policy Journal on June 5, 2014 and this column by Tim Carney offers the other side of this debate.) Subsidizing exports benefits the subsidized exporters. That doesn’t mean it’s a good … Continue reading →

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Reagan’s Ex-Im Bank Reforms Still Paying Dividends

Posted on June 4, 2014 by matt ohern

President Reagan was one of our country’s greatest leaders because he valued fair opportunities for the American people over political manipulations that waste taxpayer money.The “Great Communicator” listened and connected with Americans and then acted in the best interest of … Continue reading →

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